George Harrison Barbour
George Harrison Barbour | |
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Circa 1890 | |
| Born | June 26, 1843 |
| Died | March 28, 1934 (aged 90) |
| Occupations | businessman, industrialist, founder & director of firms |
| Spouse |
Katherine Louise Hawley
(m. 1869) |
| Children | 4 |
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George Harrison Barbour (June 26, 1843 – March 28, 1934) was an American businessman, industrialist, financier, and manufacturer of stoves in Detroit, Michigan. He received his initial exposure to the business world while still a young boy at his father's grocery store. He was associated with many civil society organizations and international exhibitions.
Barbour was director and president of many Michigan manufacturing firms, and a member on the board of directors of several banks, insurance firms, and other enterprises throughout the United States. He was a key executive with the Michigan Stove Company.